This past weekend I attended the Free From and Allergy Friendly Expo. It is catered to those individuals who live with food allergies and/or sensitivities, avoiding foods such as dairy, eggs, gluten…like me! They had a variety of guest speakers like Anna Olson, cool new products, testers and general information related to this market.  I […]
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There is something so powerful and moving when you are standing at the top of a mountain. It is a complete out of body experience. The feeling is freeing! It is just you and that mountain. The mental image it creates is like nothing else, that no photo or video can truly capture or replicate
I was pleasantly surprised how knowledgeable and accommodating most of Europe was on allergies and sensitivities. If you are like me and suffer from any food intolerance or allergies (such as gluten and dairy), you can always find foods, restaurants and grocery stores that cater to this in most parts of Europe. We noticed that
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As promised, I wanted to share with you how I came about selecting the right wellness program for me. This is a quick guide for you to get started in your search. Why – Reflect. Take a moment to sit in silence. Why do you want to do it? What do you want out of
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Prior to my wellness program I followed these steps below. These were recommended by my awesome program manager and doctor. I follow this for three days prior to my 5 day program. If you have a longer program I would recommend to adjust up, and vice versa. 1) HYDRATION – oil and water 2 liters
‘This program is designed to cleanse, restore and nourish. The aim is to give the body and mind a complete overhaul, creating internal balance while giving a boost of energy and vitality. The program is a holistic & ayurvedic approach towards balancing three wheels, physical, physiological and psychological. ‘ – Alila Diwa Going into the
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During the craziness of running my business, I was always interested in signing up for a wellness program abroad. Even though I have been practicing clean eating and healthy habits, I was intrigued to learn new methods in the wellness industry. As well, I needed a mini break from my hectic life, the stresses of
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Time has really flown by the past 5 months. We left Toronto in December to spend Christmas and New Years with the family in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. It was nice to spend some quality time with everyone before embarking on our travel journey. There were some tough ‘ see you laters’ but knowing that
The purification I completed at Tirta Empul in Bali was an experience I will never forget. It ranks top 5 in all my travel experiences so far and I wanted to share it with you all! If you ever visit Bali, I would highly recommend it. What is Tirta Empul? Tirta Empul is a Hindu
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Hello! Thanks for visiting my personal blog. My name is Melissa. I was born in Canada and raised by both my parents in a suburb just outside of Toronto along with two older brothers. I love my family to bits and adore them, along with the newest members -my nephew and niece. I also got
